Cliffords Gate Esh Winning, County Durham
33 addresses across 2 postcodes (DH7), about 240 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 11005928.
- Sales: 13 recorded sales since 1995; in 2023 the median was £100,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 23 homes have an energy certificate (C: 5, D: 15, E: 3).
- Flood: 6 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in County Durham costs £2,622 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Durham, about 8.6 km (5.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 190 m away, and Dene Park (6.4 hectares) is about 590 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 3.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 140 to 143 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 33 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Browney House Surgery, about 3.9 km (2.4 miles) away.
- People: About 560 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 41% of households owned their home and 17% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 39 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | £100,000 | £100,000 | £100,000 |
| 2022 | 2 | £107,000 | £94,000 | £120,000 |
| 2021 | 2 | £95,750 | £86,500 | £105,000 |
| 2020 | 2 | £86,000 | £85,000 | £87,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £63,000 | £63,000 | £63,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £49,000 | £49,000 | £49,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £59,020 | £59,020 | £59,020 |
| 2004 | 1 | £46,000 | £46,000 | £46,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £46,950 | £46,950 | £46,950 |
| 2002 | 1 | £43,500 | £43,500 | £43,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 May 2023 | 18 DH7 9LX | Semi-detached | £100,000 | |
| 15 Nov 2022 | 33 DH7 9LX | Semi-detached | £120,000 | |
| 25 Mar 2022 | 14 DH7 9LX | Semi-detached | £94,000 | |
| 24 Sep 2021 | 33 DH7 9LX | Semi-detached | £105,000 | |
| 27 Jan 2021 | 27 DH7 9LX | Terraced | £86,500 | |
| 23 Oct 2020 | 14 DH7 9LX | Semi-detached | £85,000 | |
| 24 Jul 2020 | 18 DH7 9LX | Semi-detached | £87,000 | |
| 7 Oct 2016 | 29 DH7 9LX | Semi-detached | £63,000 | |
| 11 Dec 2015 | 18 DH7 9LX | Semi-detached | £49,000 | |
| 4 Oct 2013 | 24 DH7 9LX | Semi-detached | £59,020 | |
| 13 May 2004 | 27 DH7 9LX | Terraced | £46,000 | |
| 4 Jul 2003 | 24 DH7 9LX | Semi-detached | £46,950 | |
| 23 Oct 2002 | 31 DH7 9LX | Semi-detached | £43,500 |
Energy performance certificates
23 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 46 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (11); Bungalow, semi-detached (8); Bungalow, mid-terrace (3). Built: 1930-1949 (12); 1950-1966 (9); 1967-1975 (2). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (12); owner-occupied (8).
Each home's certificates and sales (14 addresses)
- 1, Cliffords Gate, Esh Winning
- 2, Cliffords Gate, Esh Winning
- 3, Cliffords Gate, Esh Winning
- 5, Cliffords Gate, Esh Winning
- 6, Cliffords Gate, Esh Winning
- 7, Cliffords Gate, Esh Winning
- 15, Cliffords Gate, Esh Winning
- 17, Cliffords Gate, Esh Winning
- 18, Cliffords Gate, Esh Winning
- 22, Cliffords Gate, Esh Winning
- 23, Cliffords Gate, Esh Winning
- 24, Cliffords Gate, Esh Winning
- 28, Cliffords Gate, Esh Winning
- 29, Cliffords Gate, Esh Winning
Council tax
What each band costs in County Durham in 2026-27: Band D £2,622 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,748 | £2,039 | £2,331 | £2,622 | £3,205 | £3,788 | £4,370 | £5,244 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (61% of about 760 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- RIDDING ROAD, DH7 9HX: up to 7 homes, not permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 13 October 2026 to 19 October 2026: NORTHUMBRIAN WATER, Utility repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway, carriageway (standard works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 5 at medium risk and 8 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| DH7 9LX | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 5 / 5 | unlikely |
| DH7 9LN | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 3 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 33 addresses are between 140 m and 143 m above sea level (141 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DH7 9LN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| DH7 9LX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Durham 2.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 8.6 km (5.3 miles) |
| Chester-Le-Street 232,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 12.4 km (7.7 miles) | |
| Bishop Auckland 169,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 13.5 km (8.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 20 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Western Avenue Esh Winning | 160 m |
| Bus or coach station | St Bede's School Grounds Lanchester | 6 km (3.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | Be.EV Charging Station | 5.3 km (3.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 29.1 km (18 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Browney House Surgery | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Esh Winning Pharmacy | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Station Avenue (Dental Surgery) | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Hospital | North County Hospital 3 | 7.1 km (4.4 miles) |
| Police station | Durham Constabulary Training Centre | 7.1 km (4.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | The Cooperative Food Esh Winning, Esh Winning Cashzone | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.8 ha | 190 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Dene Park 6.4 ha | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 880 m² | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 1.2 ha | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4,210 m² | 270 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 10 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Castle Steads camp, a scheduled monument, 620 m (0.4 miles) north-west. 1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Castle Steads camp | Scheduled monument | 620 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Esh Cross 150m north of Esh Hall | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-east |
| Durham Castle and Cathedral | World Heritage Site | 8.9 km (5.6 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Rottenrow Plantation | Wood | 410 m (0.3 miles) east |
| Ivesley Wood | Wood | 620 m (0.4 miles) south-west |
| Heugh Wood | Wood | 660 m (0.4 miles) east |
| Rabbit Hill | Hill | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-east |
| Lanchester Valley | Valley | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) north |
| Waters' Meeting | Lake or reservoir | 4.1 km (2.6 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 3.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.1 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 32 | 33 |
1 of the street's 33 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for County Durham: see them on the County Durham page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esh Winning Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Esh Village Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (May 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamsteels Community Centre DH7 9LS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 m | 5 Very good | 14 Sep 2026 |
| Nicks Pizza & Grill DH7 9LS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 140 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 20 May 2026 |
| Premier - R&D Convenience Store DH7 9LS | Retailers - other | 150 m | 4 Good | 16 Mar 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 17 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near The Heathers (10); On or near Valley Garth (7); On or near Western Avenue (7); On or near Castle View (6); On or near Valley Drive (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 20% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 41% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 21% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 49% | 17% |
| Private rented | 11% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 48% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 23% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 12% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 13% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 68% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 11% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 49% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 17% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 29% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 3 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Valley Drive · Valley Garth · The Heathers · Deerness Grove · Western Avenue · Valley Drive · Rose Court · Castle View · Briardene · Willow Road · Burnside · Swallow Close
All the streets in DH7 and across County Durham.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.